Moving to Kuwait from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lithuania to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Lithuania to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 10.9% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly KWD20,700 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Kuwait cheaper than Lithuania?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 39.9% less

Groceries

pay 14.8% less

Transportation

pay 37.2% less

Housing

pay 29.6% more

Childcare

pay 44.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.3473 KWD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Kuwait?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → KWD20,700

To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lithuania to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
KW
9.2

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
KW
22.7

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
KW
23.7t

Lithuania performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
KW
1.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
KW
3850.5%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
KW
2.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
KW
$32,312

Kuwait generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
KW
84.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
KW
7.0

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Kuwait leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Kuwait vs Lithuania

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Vilnius Kuwait City
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Can you move from Lithuania to Kuwait?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania and Kuwait. To live, work, or study long-term in Kuwait, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kuwait's immigration authority.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa on Arrival
Lithuania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Kuwait passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Kuwait than Lithuania?

Yes — Kuwait is on average about 11% cheaper than Lithuania. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KWD5,175 in Kuwait on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Lithuania?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT KW
Population 2,888,774 4,865,298
Currency Euro (€) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Lithuanian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112